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Armed Security Guard Training in Tennessee

In the state of Tennessee, a license is required for an armed security guard. It’s also a requirement that armed security guards be hired by a security company before a license is granted. License must be renewed every two years if you are still employed as an armed guard. Be prepared to answer personal information about any military discharge and criminal history.

Basic requirements for armed security guards in Tennessee:

Must be at least 21 years old
Must be a United States citizen or alien resident or application is denied
Mentally competent
Have good moral Character
No drug or alcohol use or dependence
No convictions in the last 5 years and that includes being on probation
Proof of residency for the past 5 year
No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
Submit fingerprint cards (3) for background check from bother TBI and FBI
Successful complete training requirements
Submit completed application once notarized
Driver’s License

Training Requirements

Four-hour course, one hour training for each:

Orientation
Legal aspects and limitations
Emergency procedures
Duty requirements

Note: Must receive and provide proof of appropriate firearms training and safety for the specific handgun that will be used on duty from a certified instructor. Upon completion of training, a certificate card of completion must be carried at all times.

Fees are nonrefundable:

Application fee: $75.00
Registration: $30
Fingerprints: $60.00

For more information, please call 615-741-6382.

Resources

Tennessee Private Protective Services – Get a License:

Contract Security Company
Proprietary Security Organization
Armed Security Officer/Guard
Unarmed Security Officer/Guard
Proprietary Unarmed Security Officer/Guard
Certified Security Guard Trainer
Assistant Security Guard Trainer

12 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Tennessee”

Michael, on July 13th, 2012 at 1:09 am Said:

I was checking to see when your classes are and what I would need to do to get a armed guard license.I hold a Tennessee hand permit now.
Thomas Clark Taylor, on January 22nd, 2013 at 10:36 pm Said:

I worked as a Security Officer with Walden Security back in 2008. At the time I did not have a Tennessee Carry Permit, which I now have. My TN Security license expired in 2010,

So what do I have to do to work as an armed security guard?
angela sanford, on February 18th, 2016 at 2:49 am Said:

Need information on being certified
Dennis Smallin, on January 15th, 2017 at 8:30 pm Said:

I have my carry permit. What classes do I need to get my armed security license
Thank you
Dennis
Dennis Smallin, on January 15th, 2017 at 8:32 pm Said:

That would be my Tennessee armed security license
Jerry Shaffer, on June 18th, 2017 at 11:55 pm Said:

Im working as a unarmed Security Officer in Nevada and I want be close to my family in Tennessee..Proof of Residency? Do that mean that I have to be in Tennessee for 5 years or in the USA for 5 years..
Don Crabtree, on July 19th, 2018 at 3:17 pm Said:

Yes, I have worked in law enforcement for 25 years plus, I am graduate of the Kansas Law enforcement training academy as well as The Tennessee Law Enforcement Training academy, and the FBI Firearms Instrctor course. I have been out of law enforcement since 2005, what do I need to get my armed security Licences….Thank you
Barry Holman, on October 3rd, 2018 at 12:06 am Said:

I was checking to see what I would need to do to get a armed guard license, I hold a Tennessee handgun permit now.
Bill Stephenson, on August 3rd, 2019 at 1:59 pm Said:

If you already have unarmed license and you want to apply for arm security license. Do you necessary have to be re-fingerprinted and background check though you have an arm security license ?
Richard Shortridge, on November 2nd, 2019 at 10:17 pm Said:

A handgun permit means squat when it comes to an armed security license
Jerry Crabb, on January 16th, 2021 at 7:54 pm Said:

As a security guard I was told to leave my post before the other replacement guard arrived, having no way of getting in the secure state building without me letting them
Gerald Michaels, on July 4th, 2021 at 3:51 pm Said:

When and where can I get training to become an armed security guard. I am a beginner having no experience and have never fired a hand gun. What and where do in need to go in the state of Tennessee to get my training and licence. Thanks you for your time.